Anecdotal Evidence: Local Charlottesville media don't recall ever being asked to verify circulation...





An informal canvassing of local Charlottesville news media reveals that none recalls ever being asked to verify circulation by the government of Charlottesville before. The city of Charlottesville recently told me that I am unable to make further FOIA requests until I either secure a second class mailing permit, or undergo a circulation audit by an independent auditor. Section 8.01-324 of the Code of Virginia is clear that newspapers who are required to post legal notices have to meet these requirements before posting said legal notices. It is unclear at this time how many newspapers in the Charlottesville area are currently posting legal notices without having met these requirements, but none can recall ever being asked about this.








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